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04 January 2010

Calendar Girl

One of my New Year rituals is to install a fresh wall calendar. While it's time to say goodbye to 2009, that doesn't necessarily mean that the old calendar ends up in the trash.

I'm turning this 2009 calendar from blah...

... to Tada!

A page from the calendar works perfectly as gift wrap
for small to medium sized presents.

No tags needed...just mark the recipient's birthday
as a red letter day & add a sweet little note.

May you all start the first week of the New Year with a high note!

30 comments:

  1. KathrynJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  2. the shoppe ownerJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    this is adorable. a great idea to take advantage of when all of the 2010 calendars go on super sale, too! i personally couldn't use this idea with an actual old calendar, because for most months because i mark up my calendars with appointments and events and whatnot.

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  3. Eternal*Voyageur @ Venusian*GlowJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    This is great, especially as my husband always gets two calendars from work... and we use only one.

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  4. DisneyJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    oh. my. goodness. that is such a cute idea!!

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  5. CrystalJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Looks like Carla has the same birthday as The King {of Rock N Roll}! Lucky girl!

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  6. JessiJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    brilliant idea!! thank you!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Such a great idea I had to mention it on my blog today!!

    http://www.alamodestuffblog.com/2010/01/starting-new-year-bit-green-eco-green.html

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  8. RyanJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Great Idea! LOVE IT!

    (and I love anytime I don't have to keep those messy rolls of wrapping paper)

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  9. BrandiJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    You are one very crafty lady. I don't know where all your fabulous inspiration comes from but I'm glad you can channel it and it materializes on your blog here. LOVE this idea.

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  10. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Happy New Year Kathryn, Susan, Eternal Voyageur, Disney, Crystal, Jessi, Alamodestuff, Ohbrooke and Brandi! Wow, knowing that you guys liked this idea will keep me smiling all day!

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  11. ChristinaJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    what a great idea! I have all of my calendars from the past 4 or 5 years b/c my friends and family have given me Audrey Hepburn calendars (love her!) I'm hoping to one day use my favorite of the pictures to frame, or create a collage or decoupage something.

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  12. AnthonetteJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Fabulous idea!

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  13. Diane at "InMyOwnStyleJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    I just love your posts. Such good ideas so cleverly presented and always inspiring.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    This is very cute and clever!!! I hope my friend Claire has the best year EVER =D

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  15. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Hi there and thank you for your comments & wonderful wishes Christina, Anthonette, Diane and Nuit! Here's to a spectacular year ahead!

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  16. Laura DavisJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    What a darling idea!
    Laura

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  17. Danielle and ClintJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    I think this is one of my favorite ideas you have had! So cute!!

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  18. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Hello Laura! Hello Danielle & Clint! Thanks so much for stopping by today :) I wish you a very happy & healthy New Year!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    This is a sweet + thoughtful idea! I hope your 2010 is off to a wonderful start!

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  20. melifaifJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    You just don't stop. So impressed.

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  21. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Happy 2010 ThisLovelyCity and Melifaif! Thanks so much for your visit!

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  22. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your LifeJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Such a cute idea! Hope someone uses this for my upcoming bday!

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  23. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks Erin! I wish you a Happy New Year and a Happy Birthday!

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  24. Sue PinnerJanuary 6, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Brilliant!

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  25. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 6, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    Thanks a bunch Shropshire Suz! Wishing you a wonderful New Year!

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  26. Destination InspirationJanuary 7, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    Oh this one is fabulous, and something I can easily attempt. Thanks Claire...this definitely has to go in my link list for the week :)

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  27. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 7, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Thank you Adriana! This is a very easy, earth-friendly project :) Happy wrapping!

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  28. rochelleJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    I love this idea! Not only recycling, but adorable and unique- it adds a lot to the gift!

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  29. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 9, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    So happy you like it Rochelle! Have a fun weekend :)

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  30. PampolinaApril 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Great Idea! :-)
    I presented it on my blog!

    http://craftvoll.blogspot.de/2012/04/today-gift-wrapping-5-ideen.html

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